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Hong Kong Considers Allowing Trading of Spot Crypto ETFs
8.11.2023
Hong Kong is examining allowing the launch of spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs), given that the risks of these instruments are addressed. In a recent interview, Julia Leung, CEO of the Hong Kong Securities and Exchange Commission, stated that the focus of the organization’s...
Hong Kong securities regulator updates crypto policies, citing market developments
20.10.2023
The notice came more than a month after more than a thousand users reported losses from the JPEX crypto exchange
Hong Kong’s attitude toward crypto sours after JPEX saga: Survey
18.10.2023
41% of respondents said they prefer not to hold virtual assets or cryptocurrencies — up 12 percentage points from an earlier study
Hong Kong Securities Regulator Says It Now Publishes Names of Entities Seeking Crypto Trading Licences
26.9.2023
The Hong Kong securities regulator has said it now publishes a list of firms seeking to operate crypto trading platforms in the region. Julia Leung Fung-yee, the CEO of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), said divulging the names of applicants is intended to help placate an investing...
HK regulator vows to intensify crackdown on unregistered crypto platforms
25.9.2023
In the wake of the ongoing JPEX scandal, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission says it will issue a public list of suspicious crypto trading platforms
Hong Kong Probe Into Crypto Exchanges JPEX Results in Arrest
18.9.2023
SCMP reported that Hong Kong police had received 83 complaints about the platform, which was operating without a license
Hong Kong securities regulator issues in-principle approval to HKVAX
11.8.2023
The announcement comes after Hong Kong debuted crypto retail trading with exchanges HashKey and OSL
Hong Kong securities regulator issues in-principle approval to HKVAX
11.8.2023
The announcement comes after Hong Kong debuted crypto retail trading with exchanges HashKey and OSL
Hong Kong Securities Regulator Warns Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges
10.8.2023
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has issued a warning to unlicensed providers of crypto trading services. Concerned about their engagement in “improper practices,” the regulator also said investors should be aware that some of these platforms may never actually apply for...
Hong Kong securities regulator warns of ‘criminal’ activity by unlicensed exchanges
7.8.2023
Under the Securities and Futures Commission’s licensing regime, which started June 1, crypto firms offering services or operating in Hong Kong must comply with new requirements
Hong Kong Securities Regulator to Accept License Applications for Crypto Exchanges Starting June 1
23.5.2023
The Securities and Futures Commission's guidelines explicitly ban crypto gifts to incentivize retail investments, which likely includes airdrops
Hong Kong security regulator to issue crypto license guidelines in May
27.4.2023
The crypto business guidelines were reportedly revealed by the chief executive of Hong Kong’s Securities Futures Commission, Julia Leung
Aussie crypto exchange hints interest in Hong Kong base, but it’ll depend
23.3.2023
The CEO of Independent Reserve says Hong Kong's "friendly" licensing regime makes it a worthy destination to set up shop, but there are other factors to consider
Hong Kong outlines upcoming crypto licensing regime
20.2.2023
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission is calling for public consultation over plans to allow licensed cryptocurrency exchanges to serve retail investors
Hong Kong securities regulator adds crypto personnel for industry supervision
6.2.2023
Regulators in Hong Kong plan for the addition of personnel in order to “better supervise” activities of local virtual asset providers
Hong Kong securities regulator CEO to lead UK financial watchdog
8.7.2022
Ashley Alder said the FCA would help “chart the UK’s post-Brexit future as a global financial centre which continues to support innovation and competition."
Hong Kong Regulator Reminds Investors of Risks Associated With NFTs
9.6.2022
Hong Kong’s securities regulator has warned investors to be wary of risks that are associated with non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The regulator also advised investors to consider investing in NFTs only if they fully understand the risks. NFTs ‘Straddle the Line Between Collectibles...
China’s Great Firewall Censors Crypto Websites Coingecko, Coinmarketcap, Tradingview
29.9.2021
On September 28, reports stemming from social media and crypto-focused forums detailed that China has been blocking a number of cryptocurrency websites. The Twitter handle for 8btc News tweeted that the web portals coinmarketcap.com and coingecko.com have been blocked from mainland China....
Hong Kong securities official proposes stricter oversight of crypto trading
7.9.2021
Investing in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies could become more restrictive for residents of Hong Kong as local regulators look to clamp down on the asset class for various reasons
Hong Kong Regulator Warns About Unregulated Cryptocurrency Trading Platforms and Binance
18.7.2021
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a warning about unregulated cryptocurrency trading platforms, particularly Binance. The regulator said that the crypto exchange is offering the trading of “stock tokens.” The SFC issued a statement Friday warning...